Wildfires

On the continent of America, there are a myriad of natural wonders, called National Parks, that outshine the rest of the country in terms of beauty. Luckily, these areas are protected by the national government in order to provide areas for citizens to take a break from the day to day hustle, and enjoy a vacation with family in some of the most beautiful places in the world. One of these areas, Yosemite National Park, is located in the beautiful mountains of California. Yosemite is home to…

season for wildfires. The largest of which have only started in the past month or two. Together, the Thomas fire in Ventura county and the Creek fire in Los Angeles county damaged or destroyed at least 1,547 homes and injured at least 4 firefighters. Richard Halsey uses the Los Angeles Times’ platform to get his opinion of the fires’ source across to California residents. He first points out some of the causes people are pointing to. Next, he looks into the standard procedure to reduce wildfire…

In America we use water for anything but sometimes we don't realize how much water we consume everyday. Water is very important in our society because we rely on water. For example taking a shower, washing clothes, washing dishes, and drinking water. Our body consumes 60 percent of water and without water our body will be be dehydrated. Americans tend to overuse massive use of water. For instance many people that I speak to they confess that they take more than 30 minute showers or when they're…

Puritans In America Life for a Puritan in America was very hostile and fearful,which was the opposite of what was intended for.Puritans Moved to America for reason of salvation,beliefs,and peace.Which lasted for a time that probably wasn't even noticed,then turned into a nightmare.A nightmare that not only ened dreams but also lives of Puritans.There was constant questioning and tension between the people which led to many people destroyed both mentally and physically.Even though that was a very…

“With great power comes great responsibility”. This was said by someone who had a profound way with words, but I'm not sure exactly who it was, mainly because it has been said in every known origin story of a superhero I can think of, so I guess it's safe to say it is motivational. Imagine that you could have one super power. What would it be and how would you use it? What would be your kryptonite? In all honesty I can say I have thought about this particular question too much in my 17 years…

yardstick read 152, though it wasn't considered hazardous. Many people wore masks and many people stayed inside due to health issues. Skys in Canada ended up turning purple, and in some states, the sky turned orange. In conclusion, the topic of Canadian wildfires is very interesting compared to regular forest fires. Spreading throughout Canada and even reaching several states in the…

Title: Global Warming Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about how global warming is impacting the earth. Central Idea: With the average temperature of the earth rising more than 1.1 to 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit since between 1906 and 2005, the planet’s animals, our weather, and our future is in great danger (Riebeek, H). Intro All throughout history, Earth’s temperature has changed over and over again due to natural reasons. Small shifts in Earth’s orbit would cause it to either warm or…

California attracted people because it represented a place where dreams were made into reality. Its glittering reputation has regressed throughout the years between 1986 and 2015. James J. Rawls described California as a place of promise and paradox; however, it is no longer thought of as a place of promise. Areas of California like Los Angeles and Hollywood have helped develop the ideology of California as creating fame, success, and fortune, but current economic and environmental instability…

My Fellow Americans, I am sure that many, if not all, of you are aware of the debate surrounding climate change. The issue has been well-covered in the media, with positions being taken on all sides of the issue. There are those that have sounded the alarm, warning of impending doom should we fail to act. Some have argued that climate change is but a passing fad, a nonissue that poses no real threat to our way of life. Others still have carved out positions in between these two extremes. Much…

result of a recent prescribed burn. The reason for conducting prescribed burns is because the dead plant material dries out and could help a wildfire spread. Prescribed burns get rid of this plant material in a controlled way, and then the dead plant material fertilizes the ecosystem. They are also beneficial to the humans living around the area because a wildfire could put their lives in danger or destroy their homes. I saw that the scorched palmetto trees had already started growing new green…